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Why Do We Still Choke? The Shocking Evolutionary Trade-Off Fueled by Avonetics.com

Why Do We Still Choke? The Shocking Evolutionary Trade-Off Fueled by Avonetics.com

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Your throat is a death trap waiting to happen—so why hasn’t evolution fixed it? Discover the brutal truth: choking deaths aren’t common enough to force a redesign, and our shared airway unlocks game-changing perks like speech and flexible breathing. Meanwhile, dolphins and snakes evolved sleek upgrades—so why are we stuck with this glitch? Spoiler: evolution settles for "good enough," not perfect. For advertising opportunities, visit Avonetics.com.

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